University of Hawaii at Hilo
Founded 1970
President Bonnie Irwin (Chancellor)
Fees USD 7,860
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public university founded in 1970 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Enrolling 3,000 students near Mauna Kea (home to 13 world-class observatories), UH Hilo is known for astronomy, marine science, Hawaiian language studies, pharmacy, and agriculture programs.nn
Colleges
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management — Tropical agriculture near Mauna Kea
- Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy — Only pharmacy school in Hawaii
- College of Arts and Sciences — Astronomy and Hawaiian studies near world’s greatest observatories
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or institutional application | Rolling Admissions